Unemployment assistance is available for self-employed (1099) workers in our area! On Monday, May 11, self-employed individuals can apply for relief. From the Illinois Department of Employment Security: IDES Instructs…

House Republicans have a plan to reopen Illinois county by county based on local input and criteria.

In the months and years ahead, we will most certainly look back at Illinois’ response to the Covid-19 pandemic to learn from our experience and plan for the future. However,…

Good news for local gun owners! The Illinois State Police have confirmed that you can practice your right to concealed-carry while wearing your Covid face covering. As long as you’re…

The federal CARES Act provided much-needed relief for those with federal student loans who are struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including automatic suspension of monthly payments and…

Bill Deferment Programs Available to Illinoisans COVID-19, and the ensuing lockdown, has created a crisis in Illinois. This economic hardship caused by this virus is impacting employees and employers hard….

Governor J. B. Pritzker has announced that all Illinois schools will remain closed to in-person learning for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year.

FAQs (CARES Act – Phase 3): DIRECT PAYMENTS Will I be eligible for a rebate relief direct payment? Yes, Direct payments to Americans through recovery rebates in amounts of $1,200…

Today, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The $2.2 trillion economic rescue package provides help for families, small business, hospitals, local governments and others….

Three new programs from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to help small businesses: Hospitality Emergency Grant Program To help hospitality businesses make ends meet in the midst of…